Bloomtown: A Different Story

Bloomtown: A Different Story is an RPG game whose source of inspiration were both jRPGs and titles such as Stardew Valley or the Pokemon series, as well as the cult TV series Stranger Things. The game is the result of a collaboration between independent studios Lazy Bear Games and Different Sense Games.

Plot

Bloomtown: A Different Story takes us to the titular American town from the 1960s. The protagonists, twelve-year-old Emily and her younger brother Chester, came here for vacation to their grandparents. It turns out that this quiet and cozy town is struggling with dark problems - children disappear mysteriously, and human nightmares take form of monsters that emerge from an alternative reality known as the Underside.

Emily and Chester, as well as other young heroes, decide to solve the mystery of Bloomtown and save its inhabitants from the grim fate that dark forces have prepared for them.

Mechanics

In Bloomtown: A Different Story we see the action from a bird's eye view. While traversing the town, we get to know its inhabitants and carry out quests assigned by them, helping them deal with the problems that plague them. In between experiencing unforgettable adventures, we can engage in more prosaic activities, such as exercising at the gym, gardening, or working at a grocery store (where we can earn a bit of money). It's worth remembering that time continues to pass and the game does not allow us to stop it.

In the game we need to face numerous opponents from Underside, with whom we engage in turn-based skirmishes. On the battlefield, we can not only use the individual skills of each character, but also summon their flaws and other inner demons to assist them in combat. Moreover, there is nothing stopping us from capturing weakened adversaries and then using them on the battlefield as our allies.

Technical aspects

The graphic design of Bloomtown: A Different Story was done in pixel art technique.